Title: Junior Jackets Preschool Worker

Location: Cedar Crest Elementary

Classification: Children’s Corner

Reports to: Director of Childcare and Licensing

Schedule: 30 hours per week

Salary: $14.36 - $20.38 per hour, based upon relevant prior work experience

Benefits: This position does not meet the requirements for benefit eligibility

POSITION SUMMARY: The Junior Jackets Preschool Worker will support the lead teacher in providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where preschool-aged children can develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned

Assist the lead teacher with implementing lesson plans and activities that support early childhood development, including language, motor skills, social-emotional learning, and early academic skills
Support play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and independence
Assist in guiding children’s behavior using positive behavior management strategies that promote social skills and self-regulation
Support the lead teacher in communicating with parents and guardians as needed
Assist children with daily needs such as eating, dressing, and toileting
Observe children and share relevant information regarding their growth, development, and individual needs with the lead teacher
Collaborate with the lead teacher and other staff to maintain a positive, supportive, and enriching classroom environment
Help maintain a safe, organized, and clean classroom, including preparing and putting away materials and supplies
Actively supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
Follow all applicable health, safety, and licensing regulations
Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, empathy, and ability to handle challenging behaviors with positivity
Ability to work as part of a team
Must meet the requirements of the state-mandated credentialing process
Satisfactory background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education or child development or a high school diploma with 6 semester hours, 9 CEUs, or a combination to equal 90 clock hours with 3,840 hours of experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

First Aid and CPI certification required (or willingness to obtain)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee will frequently kneel, crouch, and squat while interacting with children. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 45 pounds. In-person work is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write business correspondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.
Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is exposed to biohazards and infections at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must be able to work under fluorescent lighting. The employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and is therefore subject to varying weather conditions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Junior Jackets Worker